Symptom change and waning protection

COVID cases no longer climbing as feared, except Scotland Uploaded 10-09-21https://covid.joinzoe.com/post/covid-cases-no-longer-climbing-as-fearedhttps://covid.joinzoe.com/data#levels-over-timeData from 21st August to 4th September COVID cases no longer climbing as fearedCurrent cases, + 51,876 (symptomatic) Based on PCR and LFT test data from up to five days ago, n = 31,075Down 9.2% from 57,158 new daily cases last weekIn the fully vaccinated populationCases, + 17,674 (symptomatic)(Last week’s average, + 17,342)New cases are the highest among the 0-18 and 18–35 year-oldOn average 1 in 90 people in the UK currently have symptomatic COVIDUK R value = 1.0Wales, 1.1Scotland, 1.1Scotland and EnglandCases remain highest in 0-19 years oldLonger covid894 people a day will go on to experience symptoms for longer than 12 weeksProfessor Tim SpectorIt’s great to see the return to schools and summer festivals haven’t yet resulted in a spike in cases as feared. Worse in Scotland, rates are still risingScottish hospitals could soon be overwhelmedThe Scottish situation makes it clear we can’t be complacent about COVID as winter approachesWe are still producing far too many Long Covid cases and hospitalisations unnecessarilyFor 521 days, ZOE and King’s College London have demanded cold and flu-like symptoms be recognised as common COVID-19 symptomsUK rates the highest in Europe, if the government continues with no restrictions, surely we should at least help people to recognise the symptoms early and know when to stay at homehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERHPwt9ExL8&t=1097s Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices